Maui News
UPDATE/Missing Person: Kahului Man Last Seen at Home on Oct. 3
As of Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 at about 7:18 p.m., Sione Halapio has been located and in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their help.
Community Budget Meetings for Fiscal Year 2022 Begin This Week
The first in a series of six community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2022, hosted by Mayor Michael Victorino and his administration, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Maui Obituary Notices: Week Ending Oct. 3, 2020
Maui Obituary Notices: Week Ending Oct. 3, 2020
May they rest in peace.
Maui Police Issue Fentanyl Warning
Throughout the month of September 2020, Maui police say information was obtained that several individuals overdosed on a blue pill believed to be oxycodone. The blue pills were suspected to be laced with fentanyl, according to Maui police.
133 New COVID-19 Cases (87 O‘ahu, 43 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Maui); 11 Deaths (8 Due to Updated Reporting)
There were 133 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 87 on the island of O‘ahu, 43 on Hawai‘i Island and three on Maui. Kaua‘i reported no new cases today. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 153, with 11 new deaths reported since yesterday on the island of O‘ahu. The cumulative total of cases in Maui County is 394 cases over the course of the pandemic. To date, there have been 19 cases on the island Molokaʻi.
11 COVID-19 Deaths Added on O‘ahu, Most Due to Updated Information
Eleven COVID-19 deaths on Oʻahu are being reported by the state today with eight of the deaths occurring between Aug. 15 to Sept. 15, 2020. Eight of the deaths were recently validated and classified as those records became available.
Hirono Joins Colleagues to Introduce Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act
The Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act makes sure that no federal worker loses their leave when they are prevented from taking time off during a pandemic.
Schatz Urges White House To Conduct Immediate Contact Tracing of Residence Staff
“In particular, I am concerned about whether the White House is conducting the necessary contact tracing and testing for all White House residence staff,” Schatz wrote in a letter to Meadows.
Trilogy Excursions Providing Free Cinnamon Rolls and Coffee on Oct. 4 in Lahaina and Kihei
In conjunction with National Cinnamon Roll Day, family owned and operated Trilogy Excursions will provide free cinnamon rolls and coffee on Sunday, Oct. 4 in Lahaina and Kihei.
Go Green Recycling Event Set for Oct. 17 for West Maui Residents
Mālama Maui Nui is hosting its monthly Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 am to noon at a new location. Residents can drop off non-commercial bulky items for free recycling, but appointments are required to ensure meeting COVID-19 best safety practices.
Maui Theaters Allowed to Reopen with Written Authorization on Oct. 6
The reopenings include: Movie Theaters; Bowling Alleys; and Commercial Event Operators – Includes restrictions/guidelines for outdoor events such as lūʻau events and weddings.
U Text U Pay: Maui Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign, Oct. 5-12
Motorists will see heightened traffic enforcement and patrols, which will include the use of unmarked patrol vehicles. To date the Maui Police Department has issued 1203 citations for Distracted Driving compared to 1448 citations issued this same time last year.
Kapalua Fire 100% Contained, Burn Area Monitoring Continues
A fire that started on Wednesday morning in the brush above the Kapalua Airport has blackened an estimated 550 acres and is now 100 percent contained as of noon today, according to Maui fire officials.
Kula Home Fire Believed to be Accidental, Portable Gas Cooking Stove Left On
A two-story Kula home sustained major damage in a structure fire reported Thursday afternoon on Naʻalae Road.
87 New COVID-19 Cases (70 O‘ahu, 16 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State); 3 Deaths
There were 87 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today, including 70 on the island of O‘ahu, 16 on Hawai‘i Island and one in a resident diagnosed outside of the state. Kaua‘i and Maui County reported no new cases today.
Maui Health Interview: Stroke Health and COVID-19
Mossman discusses answers to the following questions: have visits to the ER gone up or down during the COVID-19 pandemic; is it better to call 911 for an ambulance, or drive yourself if you live close; and what are the acronyms for the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Maui Now Wants to Hear From You; Send Us Your Letter to the Editor
Maui Now has launched a new Letter to the Editor form on its website. The purpose is to help facilitate a public platform for diverse views and opinions about issues, events and anything else related to our islands. Submissions can be completed by filling out an online Letter to the Editor form or emailing a letter to letters@mauinow.com.
Kapalua Homeowners Unite with Hua Momona Farms for Food Box Distribution
The residential communities of Kapalua and their homeowners, Hua Momona Farms and Maui Food Bank have come together to sponsor another Community Giveback on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. at the Kapalua Village Center.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for North Shore Maui from Waihe‘e to Ho‘okipa
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the North shore area of Maui from Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa. The Department of Health Clean Water Branch says heavy rain resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Hawai‘i Paroling Authority Chair Named Acting Director of Public Safety Department
Governor David Ige announced the appointment of Edmund “Fred” Hyun to serve as the temporary acting director overseeing the state Department of Public Safety, effective Oct. 1 through Nov. 30.
